2005 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2007 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2007 Nissan Altima is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Tucson. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Tucson would be higher. At 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Altima (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (139 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 1 kg more than 2007 Nissan Altima.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Altima (350 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (181 Nm). This means 2007 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Hyundai Tucson | 2007 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Tucson | Altima |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1966 cc | 3490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 350 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 81.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1469 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 76 L |